Nottinghamshire Police attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a cyclist and a van on Sunday 28 January.
The incident happened at 9:20 am at the Cottam Road junction with Rampton Road in Retford and the cyclist, a 57-year-old man from Gainsborough, sustained a serious injury and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sergeant Craig Luckett from Nottinghamshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit and Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:
“This was a tragic incident where a man has sadly died whilst out cycling. Specialist trained officers will be supporting the family during this awful time.
“A man has been arrested, is currently assisting the investigation team, and at this time remains in custody.”
“We would urge anyone who has any information or witnessed the incident who has not yet been spoken with by police, or whom may have any dashcam footage in the area at the time, to please get in contact with us and quote incident 163 of 28 January 2024, or upload their footage in the below link.
“You can also make a report through our website, live chat, or if you wish to remain anonymous, please visit CrimeStoppers online or call 0800 555 111.”
The man arrested is 25-years-old and was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving.
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